Some Windows users are experiencing an error saying – esrv.exe – Application Error: The application was unable to start correctly (0xc0000142). Click OK to close the application. In this article, we are going to discuss what is esrv.exe and how to fix the esrv.exe error on your Windows 11 or Windows 10 computer.
What is esrv.exe?
Intel Driver Update has a process called esrv.exe. It is used when a user wants to update their Intel Drivers. However, it is an old process as Intel has replaced Intel Driver Update with Intel Driver & Support Assistance.
If the Intel Driver Update is removed incorrectly, you may face the esrv.exe Application Error. In this article, we are going to fix the esrv.exe error.
Fix ESRV.exe Application Error
These are the things you can do to fix the esrv.exe Application error (0xc0000142):
- Uninstall Intel Driver Update
- Remove esrv.exe from Startup list.
Let us talk about them in detail.
1] Uninstall Intel Driver Update
The first and foremost thing you need to do to fix this error is to uninstall the Intel Driver Update program.
To uninstall the application, you can follow these steps.
- Launch Control Panel from the Start Menu.
- Click Program & Features, right-click on Intel Driver Update and click Uninstall.
Finally, restart your computer.
Since this program was discontinued, you may want to download the new Intel Driver & Support Assistant.
2] Remove esrv.exe from Startup list
If you still see this process esrv.exe in your Startup items list, you need to remove it.
You may use any good free Startup Manager software like AutoRuns to remove the entry.
Restart your computer and check if it solves your problem.
